The Capitol Connection on WAMC

Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock is joined by longtime New York State Assemblyman Jack McEneny, who represents Albany. They discuss the Occupy protests, the millionaire tax, and the state of redistricting.

By Alan Chartock

Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock is joined by H. Carl McCall, the Chairman of the State University of New York Board of Trustees. They discuss the importance of McCall's position, his relationship with Governor Andrew Cuomo, McCall's stance of charter schools and much more.

Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock is joined by Danny Donohue, president of the Civil Service Employees Association. They discuss the Occupy Wall Street protests, Governor Cuomo's relationship with the unions, and why Donohue would like to seek national office.

Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock is joined by Joe Martens, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. They discuss the state of the environment, PCBs, and the status of hydrofracking.

Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock is joined by is Ron Deutsch, the Executive Director of New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness and coordinator of Growing Together NY, a statewide coalition of over 100 organizations fighting for fair and equitable tax policy. They discuss the millionaire tax in New York and the ongoing Occupy protests.

Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock is joined by John Conrad, president and senior hydro-geologist for Conrad Geoscience Corporation and spokesman for the Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York, to discuss hydrofracking.

Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Senator Daniel Squadron, who represents the 25th District and who is one of the leading proponents of ethics reform. They also discuss the Occupy Wall Street protests, redistricting, and hydrofracking.

Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock is joined by Ed Cox, Chairman of the New York State Republican Party. They discuss the GOP primary for president, Governor Cuomo's popularity, and whether the Republicans can retain control of the state Senate.

Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock is joined by Courtney Burke, Commissioner of the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. They discuss the agency, its reform goals, and its services.

Albany, NY – Host Alan Chartock is joined by Democratic New York State Senator Liz Krueger.